PRESENTED BY STATEWIDE RBERN AND NYSUT
THURSDAY | MARCH 12, 2026
3:30PM - 5PM (ONLINE)
PRESENTER: SUSAN LAFOND, ASSISTANT IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NYSUT
Susan Lafond is a Nationally Board-Certified veteran educator of ELLs, professional development leader, and advisor and contributor to Colorín Colorado. She is also a founding member of the American Federation of Teachers’ English Language Learner (ELL) Cadre. In her current role as an Assistant in Educational Services with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), she focuses on regulations and educational issues related to ELLs and ENL/Bilingual programs, as well as creating and organizing professional development across the state needed to positively impact classroom instruction for ELLs.
DESCRIPTION
Discover how AI is revolutionizing the classroom, transforming it into a dynamic, responsive learning environment. This workshop explores how AI can be a gamechanger in your teaching – enhancing student engagement, personalizing instruction, and streamlining tasks, allowing you to focus on students’ growth. Learn practical strategies to integrate AI tools that support diverse linguistic needs, making learning more accessible and concerns, offering tips on navigating the challenges to us AI ethically and effectively. Leave with actionable insights and resources to elevate your teaching and empower student success in a digital world.
AUDIENCE
NYS Administrators and Teachers of ELLs of All Grades
The NYS Statewide RBERN is an approved sponsor of CTLE under Section 80-6 of the NYS Commissioner of Education Regulations. To be awarded CTLE credits, all participants must fully attend all required parts of the professional development and be actively engaged in the learning process (as demonstrated in the breakout rooms and chat discussions).